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Chapter 225 Xiao's Rebellion
The golden eagle has a wingspan of more than 20 meters, which is large enough for a person to sit on.

When Hong Chen was flying down on Garuda's back, the martial arts people who were still climbing the mountain were so frightened that they were stunned on the spot.

A golden eagle slid into the camp, blocking out a large area of ​​sunlight and causing countless exclamations.

Cao Zhengchun was shocked, but also smiling.

Hong Chen jumped off Garuda's back, and seeing Yi Lin's sparkling and very interested eyes, he immediately threw her onto Garuda's back.

"Take her for a few turns."

Garuda immediately flew into the air, leaving behind a long scream.

Cao Zhengchun stepped forward: "Mr. Hong, this is..."

Hong Chen sighed: "The eagle I raised before has finally grown up."

"Uh..." Cao Zhengchun couldn't believe it, but he didn't think Hong Chen would lie, so his expression was inevitably a little uncertain.

Shaking his head, he smiled and said, "Mr. Hong, I wonder what you got from the evil dragon treasure?"

"fake."

Cao Zhengchun was stunned.

A moment later, the news that the evil dragon's treasure was fake spread quickly among the people who entered the mountain, and immediately attracted a lot of boos and curses.

Especially those who are about to reach the top of the mountain.

After a while, some people started packing their luggage and left.

But even more shocking news is yet to come.

The evil dragon that once dominated the Song Dynasty is right at the foot of the mountain!

It is in the camp of Cao Zhengchun, the governor of the East Factory of the Ming Dynasty!

The crowd was in an uproar and came to the outside of Cao Zhengchun's camp without any prior arrangement.

It’s not that everyone wants to visit, but they all want to see what a master who has lived for nearly two hundred years looks like.

In fact, not to mention them, even in the Daming camp, there were many people who were curious about Hong Chen, although they had already seen him.

But a young man and a two-hundred-year-old young man are obviously not the same concept.

"Sir, you have a secret to maintaining your youthful appearance. It's truly amazing." Cao Zhengchun had previously been very respectful as a subordinate, and this time he was even more humble.

Hong Chen asked back: "Wow, aren't you curious?"

Cao Zhengchun laughed and shook his head, "I was curious just now, but I'm not curious anymore."

"Oh?"

"Sir, you have a heavenly appearance, a heavenly state, and many supernatural powers. What's the point of talking about it? Moreover, even if you really have the secret of immortality, it is not something that I, a mere body, can covet. It is an honor to be able to talk to you, and it is even more of a blessing to be able to do my best for you."

"Hiss... Why do you speak so nicely? No wonder the emperor likes you."

Hong Chen felt that if he were the emperor, he would also promote this kind of eunuch who was both good at speaking and had good cultivation.

By evening, most of the people in the martial arts world had left with regret before Hong Chen showed up.

Among the Five Mountains Sword Sects, the Huashan Sect and the Hengshan Sect are still there.

The Beggars' Sect of the Song Dynasty still exists.

The Emei and Wudang sects of the Yuan Dynasty did not move.

Lian Xing naturally didn't leave either.

Those who came from the Sui Dynasty were from Li Xiuning and Cihang Jingzhai, and they were waiting to move the gold and silver after they left.

Cao Zhengchun received a letter sent by carrier pigeon. After reading it, he frowned and then went to find Hong Chen with a look of sudden realization on his face.

Hong Chen was accompanying Yi Lin to feed Garuda.

"Yilin, do you know that golden eagles like to eat meat?"

"I know."

"Then why do you still feed it vegetables?"

"Because I am a Buddhist." Yi Lin said confidently, "It's not good to eat meat all the time. It's not bad to eat some vegetables occasionally, right, Garuda?"

Garuda cried out, snatched a cabbage from her hand, tilted his head back and swallowed it whole.

Hong Chen curled his lips and muttered: "You also know about balanced nutrition..."

"Sir!" Cao Zhengchun called.

Hong Chen turned around and quickly handed over the letter.

When he opened it, Hong Chen frowned at first, and then smiled.

"Really... well done!"

[The Xiao family of the Song Dynasty has started a rebellion and has taken control of Lin'an. They have captured the emperor of the Song Dynasty and his family. Half of the territory of the Song Dynasty is now under the control of the Xiao family.]

As soon as this letter came out, the plan surrounding the entire evil dragon treasure became clear.

Although the national strength and martial arts of the Song Dynasty are generally weak today, it has never lacked heroes and great men.

They can fight against foreign enemies for the sake of the people of the Song Dynasty, and they will also help the emperor they have never met for the sake of the stability of the country, even if this emperor is a waste.

The Xiao family must have seen this clearly, so they used an evil dragon treasure to transfer away the Beggars' Sect, the Quanzhen Sect and a large number of martial artists, and also attracted the attention of the martial arts circles and even the court of various countries.

Without these people's mischief, the Xiao family would have launched an uprising and directly captured Lin'an and the royal family.

With Lin'an and the emperor in hand, and with half of the already small territory surrendered, the rest was nothing to worry about.

If you think about it carefully, the evil dragon treasure should be a small arrangement in the Xiao family's rebellion strategy.

Because the role of the people in the underworld is definitely not as big as imagined.

At least the gold and silver in the treasure are not enough to bribe the ministers in the court.

Cao Zhengchun also sighed: "It seems that the situation in the Song Dynasty is about to change."

Hong Chen nodded. Even if the Xiao family did not have overwhelming military force, they could still slowly take control of the country. Even if they couldn't, there would be no problem in killing the emperor of the Zhao family.

There are no famous generals in the Song Dynasty now, and the court is full of corrupt officials.

It can be said that the country's fortune is completely lost and it is on the verge of destruction.

The Xiao family moved to the south of the Yangtze River hundreds of years ago, intermarried with other families, and had long since assimilated into the Han nationality.

If the Xiao family really ascends the throne, it would be a blessing.

There were hurried footsteps, and a Dongchang guard stepped forward quickly and said, "My Lord! There is someone outside claiming to be the 18th generation leader of the Beggars' Sect, and he wants to see Mr. Hong!"

Then, more people came to report that they all wanted to meet Hong Chen.

Cao Zhengchun did not speak, waiting for Hong Chen's opinion. Hong Chen thought for a moment and said, "Let them all come in and put them together. If they have anything to say, let them say it together."

Cao Zhengchun nodded and then ordered: "Set up a banquet in the big tent immediately."

"Yes!"

After returning the letter to Cao Zhengchun, Hong Chen looked at Yi Lin and said, "I want to go to Song Dynasty. Do you want to come with me or go back to Hengshan?"

Yi Lin didn't look back. She stroked Garuda's feathers and said, "I...I should go back."

Hearing that strange tone, Hong Chen thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I'll come see you when I return to Daming."

Yi Lin nodded silently without responding.
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The banquet had all kinds of delicious food and fine wine.

However, it was clear that no one present was in the mood to enjoy it.

As soon as Cao Zhengchun appeared, everyone looked over.

But he did not go straight forward. Instead, he stopped and bent sideways.

"Sir please."

Hong Chen strode forward and entered the banquet.

Wow!
Everyone stood up quickly.

Hong Chen couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "I'm not the emperor, there's no need to stand up to greet you, just sit down!"

However, they still waited until Hong Chen sat down in the main seat before they took their seats one after another.

When it comes to wine, Hong Chen proposes a toast first.

Putting down the wine glass, he said bluntly: "Although the secret book in the mountain is fake, the gold, silver and jewelry are all real. You can divide it among your families, and don't worry about those who have left."

Hearing this, most people were shocked, except Li Xiuning, who looked startled and then lowered her head and smiled bitterly.

Logically speaking, if the secret book is fake, then there is no need for the gold, silver and jewelry to be real.

But the Xiao family chose to release the real one. It goes without saying that it was an advance gift to the underworld forces present as an apology.

Unfortunately, those people forgot to check, or rather, after Li Xiuning's examination, nothing abnormal was found, so they naturally thought it was fake.

In any case, once this matter spreads, those who left early will probably feel resentment towards Li Xiuning.

Of course, this is not serious, because the Li family is more powerful and is the only rebel leader in the world today, even more powerful than the Xiao family which has already rebelled.

Hong Chen's eyes swept across the area below, and after a while, he looked at one of the tables.

"What does the Emei Sect have to say?"

Nun Miejue has lost one arm and has white gauze wrapped around her shoulders and body, as if she is cosplaying as a one-armed nun.

When she heard Hong Chen's words, she was about to stand up, but the people at the next table were faster.

"I am Song Yuanqiao from Wudang, nice to meet you, Senior Xielong!"

"Wudang." Hong Chen laughed: "How is Master Zhang?"

"My master is well." Song Yuanqiao breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Miejue, and said, "Senior, please forgive me. Wudang and Emei have always been on good terms. I am sorry for offending you this time. I apologize to you. I hope you will be magnanimous."

"No need to apologize, the people who should have compensated have already compensated. You sit down, the Heavenly Sword cannot be returned to her. When she dies, let the next generation of Emei Sect Leader come to me."

Song Yuanqiao immediately smiled bitterly.

Nun Miejue buried her head even deeper, her expression extremely ugly, and the Emei disciples around her were also silent.

Unfortunately, Zhou Zhiruo didn’t come.

"No matter what, thank you for showing mercy. My master will celebrate his 100th birthday in half a year. If you have time then, you can visit Wudang."

"Okay, I'll go."

Song Yuanqiao sat down, and Hong Chen looked at the next table.

"What about you?"

Shi Feixuan looked at Li Xiuning.

Li Xiuning stood up and saluted dignifiedly: "Junior Li Xiuning, I would like to say hello to you on behalf of the Li family."

Hong Chen took a few glances at her and found that she was indeed a beautiful girl.

It's just that he has too many schemes and is too cunning.

No matter where she is, she is a heroine who is no less than a man, but she is not suitable to be a wife at home.

then.

"I'm fine, anything else?"

Li Xiuning was inevitably upset, but she still smiled: "Senior, if you come to the Great Sui Dynasty in the future, you can come to the Li family for a chat. I will definitely prepare a bed for you."

Hong Chen smiled and said, "Okay, maybe when I go to the Sui Dynasty, I will have to see your family in the palace."

When these words were spoken, Li Xiuning was shocked and her eyes suddenly turned pale.

The others all looked at her strangely.

Perhaps only Master Feixuan and the disciples of Cihang Jingzhai could still look calm.

But in a blink of an eye, Li Xiuning's expression returned to normal: "Then I will wait for your visit." After saying that, he sat down immediately and did not dare to say anything more.

Hong Chen turned his head and looked to the other side.

"Master Yue, what advice do you have?"

Yue Buqun stood up and bowed deeply: "I have heard of your great reputation for a long time and I admire you so much that I have come to visit you. If you have any instructions, I will do my best and live up to your expectations!"

As soon as he said this, not only the others, but even his wife and daughter sitting next to him, as well as his eldest disciple Linghu Chong, all changed their expressions suddenly and looked at him in disbelief.

There is no doubt that Yue Buqun's words were not ambiguous at all and were almost equivalent to a real oath of allegiance.

This is a shame for a sect.

But what if the person who said these words is the leader?

Yue Buqun certainly knew the meaning of saying this, and he also knew how his wife, daughter, and apprentice would look at him at this moment.

However, for a man who was willing to sacrifice his second brother in order to revitalize the sect, this matter of face meant nothing.

Hong Chen stared silently.

Yue Buqun did not move.

He knew that the time had come to decide his own fate and that of the Huashan Sect.

(End of this chapter)